There’s something about spring that gently tugs at us. A quiet nudge reminding us thatwe, too, are part of nature’s rhythm. After a long winter of hibernation, often bothphysically and mentally, spring brings an invitation to begin again. This season is apowerful opportunity for renewal, self reflection and compassion, and intentional selfcare. Our environment impacts […]
Category: Mental Health
Why Communication Alone Won’t Fix Your Relationship: The Missing Piece
We’ve all heard it: “Communication is the key to a healthy relationship.” And while that’s true, many couples come to therapy frustrated, saying, “We try to talk, but it feels forced. We just don’t understand each other anymore.” Here’s the missing piece: communication thrives when there is emotional intimacy. When partners feel emotionally disconnected, conversations […]
Working with Layers of Identity in the Therapy Room
Stepping into the therapy room means stepping into a space where all the layers of identity, such as culture, gender, family background, and beliefs, come to the surface. As someone who immigrated to Canada from Pakistan as a young child, I’ve experienced how identity is a unique combination of influences, often combined with challenges and […]
Living with PMDD
When I was diagnosed with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) two years ago, itdidn’t exactly come as a surprise to me. Like many others who suspect they might havethis misunderstood, lonely, and often debilitating disorder, I had done a lot of researchon my own before receiving a medical diagnosis. For years, I noticed a pattern of […]
5 Myths About Therapy
Thinking about therapy myths is quite fun for me, for some reason. Perhaps because there are so many myths about therapy, myths that are often perpetuated in movies, or media, or in conversations around a dinner table. It’s not me shouting at the television as I watch Naomi Watts, playing therapist Jean Halloway in the […]
3 Reasons That Might Be Stopping You From Going To Therapy
There are many reasons that may be holding you back from going to therapy. Here are 3 common reasons that might be stopping you. 1. Where do I even begin trying to find a therapist? If you are comfortable, begin by asking your network – your friends – who they might see for therapy and whether […]